Fire Regulations in Ulster County, NY (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Ulster County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Ulster County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Ulster County's Fire Code operating-permit rule for open burning specifically excludes recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces, so backyard fire pits do not need a county burning permit.
Recreational Fires Exempt in Ulster County
Few RestrictionsUlster County Code § 166-11
Operating permits shall be required for conducting any process or activity or for operating any type of building, structure, or facility listed below... Section 307, "Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces." Conducting open burning, not including recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces;
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